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Soundbites Concerts atAll Saints’ Church

Festival of Peace & Reconciliationat St Andrew’s Church

Little Monsters The Robert Kiln Concerts for Children

Family Military History Day at Hertford Museum

Hertford Castle Afternoon Tea & Tour with the Mayor

Classic Fantastic

Concert by St Albans Cathedral Choir at All Saints’ Church

The Pitmen Painters

Wed 13th Jan, 1pm

Sun 31st Jan, 2.30pm & 4.15pm

Sat 23rd Jan, 1pm

Sun 13th March, 12pm

Sat 12th March, 7.45pm

Sat 6th Feb, 7pm

Fri 29th Jan – Sat 6th Feb

Regular weekly concerts with soup, rolls, baked potatoes and more. On every Wednesday during term-time.www.allsaintshertford.orgFree Entry

Two short performances by the Hertford Symphony Orchestra for children at Hertford Theatre01992 531500www.sites.google.com/site/hertssymphony/Tickets: Adults £7 & Children £4

A multi-faith week of events around the Pax Christi international icon of peace and reconciliation.01438 747754 | www.hertfordstandrews.co.ukFree Entry

Bring family military memorabilia for identification by experts and advice on researching the military history of your family members.01992 582686 | www.hertfordmuseum.org

As part of Visit Herts’ Big Weekend, the Mayor of Hertford will host an exclusive Afternoon Tea & Tour at Hertford Castle for 25 visitors.Organised by Hertford Town Council.01992 552885 | www.hertford.gov.ukTickets: Free Ticketed Event –visit www.hertsbigweekend.co.uk to apply online

Classical concert by Hertford Symphony Orchestra at All Saints’ Church.01992 584322www.wegottickets.com/HertfordSymphonyOrchestraTickets: Adults £15, Concessions £12,Children/Students £5

A rare opportunity to hear this very fine choir in Hertford.www.allsaintshertford.orgFree Entry

A production by The Company of Players at The Little Theatre in Balfour Street.www.cops.org.uk

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Mon 18th – Sun 24th Jan,Opening times vary

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Hertford Choral Society Spring Concert

Elgar Dream of Gerontius

Courtyard Arts’ 11thOpen Exhibition

Hedda Gabler

Bengeo Cottage Gardeners’ Society Spring Show

Sat 19th March, 7.30pm

Thurs 24th March – Sat 16th AprilTues - Sat 10am - 4pm

Fri 8th – Sat 16th April

Sat 2nd April, 2pm – 5pm

Spring Concert held at All Saints’ Church.01992 584322 | www.choral-society.comTickets: £16 reserved, £10 unreserved,£4 students under 25

A wide array of 2D and 3D art on display, selected by professional art practitioners.01992 509596 | www.courtyardarts.org.ukFree Entry

A production by The Company of Players at The Little Theatre in Balfour Street.www.cops.org.uk

Church Hall, Duncombe Road, Bengeo.Spring Flowers Exhibition Show

Hertford Arts FestivalFri 8th April – Sun 8th MayAn Arts Festival showcasing the local arts. A variety of activities will take place in Hertford during the month of festivities.Organised by Hertford Town Council.01992 552885 | www.hertford.gov.uk

Hertford Arts Festival Launch at Hertford Castle

Hertford Theatre Week

Hertford Arts Festival Trail

Fri 8th April, 6pm – 8pm

Mon 18th – Sat 23rd April, 7.45pm

Sat 9th April – Sun 8th MayOpening Times: vary by location

Charity art exhibition previewing the work of artists taking part in the Hertford Art Trail.Organised by Hertford Town Council.01992 552885 | www.hertford.gov.ukTickets: £5 including complimentary glass of sparkling wine. 50% of proceeds goes to charity.

A six night drama festival organised by Hertford Dramatic and Operatic Society.01992 531500 | www.hertfordtheatre.comTicketed Event

Visit over 25 pop-up art exhibition venues around Hertford. Artwork ranges from sculpture to textile, oil to watercolour.Organised by Hertford Town Council.01992 552885 | www.hertford.gov.ukFree Entry

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Hertingfordbury Fete

Hertford Town Centre Charity Day

Boeing Boeing

All Saints’ Church Coffee Morning & Plant Sale

The Bard: A Celebration of Shakespeare & Sibelius

Hertford Castle Craft Market & Open Day

Hertford Art Society64th Open Exhibition

English Celebration Street Festival

Sat 18th June, 1.30pm

Sat 18th June

Fri 10th – Sat 18th June

Sat 21st May, 10am -12pm

Sat 14th May, 7.45pm

Sun 8th May, 12pm – 4pm

Sun 1st – Sat 14th May,Opening times vary

Sat 23rd April, 10.30am – 4pm

Classic village fete including coconut shy, steam railway, dog show, music and more.

Town centre retailers will offer promotions, giveaways and in store entertainment to raise funds for charity.Organised by Hertford Town Council.www.gohertford.co.uk

A production by The Company of Players at The Little Theatre in Balfour Street.www.cops.org.uk

Stock up on summer and vegetable plants.www.allsaintshertford.org Free Entry

Concert by Hertford Symphony Orchestra at Hertford Theatre.01992 531500www.sites.google.com/site/hertssymphony/Tickets: Adults £15, Concessions £12,Children/Students £5

Hertford Castle will be open to the public and craft stands will exhibit on the Castle’s lawn.Organised by Hertford Town Council.01992 552885 | www.hertford.gov.ukFree Entry

Open exhibition for local and national artists.www.hertfordartsociety.co.ukFree Entry

Hertford Town Centre will be filled with live music, theatrical performances & other entertainment. Organised by Hertford Town Council.www.gohertford.co.uk

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Carnival at the Castle

Rock at the Castle

Sun 19th June, 12noon – 5pm

Sun 7th Aug, 12.30pm – 7.30pm

Visit Hertford Castle and get into the carnival spirit. Entertainment & Castle Open Day organised by Hertford Rotary & Hertford Town Council.www.hertford.gov.ukFree Entry

Music festival in the grounds of Hertford Castle with live bands.Organised by Hertford Town Council.01992 552885 | www.hertford.gov.ukFree Entry, Donations to charity

Hertford Castle Open Air CinemaThe Blues Brothers

Hertford Castle Open Air CinemaTop Gun

Discover Hertford Castle Tours & Brass Band Concert

Bengeo Cottage Gardeners’ Society Summer Show

Hertford Castle Teddy Bears’ Picnic

Fri 26th Aug, Gates open 7pm, Film starts 8.30pm

Sat 27th Aug, Gates open 7pm, Film starts 8.30pm

Sun 21st Aug, 12pm – 4pm

Sat 23rd July, 2pm – 5pm

Sun 3rd July, 12pm – 4pm

An Open Air Cinema screening of The Blues Brothers at Hertford Castle. Film Rating: 15Organised by Hertford Town Council.01992 584322 | www.hertford.gov.ukTickets: £7– must purchase in advance

An Open Air Cinema screening of Top Gun at Hertford Castle. Film Rating: 12aOrganised by Hertford Town Council.01992 584322 | www.hertford.gov.ukTickets: £7– must purchase in advance

Marking the 800th Anniversary of the Siege of Hertford Castle. Visitors will be offered guided tours of Hertford Castle and enjoy a brass band concert. Organised by Hertford Town Council.www.hertford.gov.ukFree Entry

Church Hall, Duncombe Road, Bengeo.Summer vegetables, fruits, flowers and more.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic, brass band concert, castle open day, Punch and Judy & fun on the river. Organised by Hertford Town Council.01992 552885 | www.hertford.gov.ukFree Entry

Inspirational ClassicsSat 25th June, 7.45pmConcert by Hertford Symphony Orchestra at Hertford Theatre.01992 531500www.sites.google.com/site/hertssymphony/Tickets: Adults £15, Concessions £12,Children/Students £5

Hertford Food & Drink Festival

Hertford Food & Drink Festival

Hertford Castle Beer & World Food Festival

The Big Draw - Courtyard Arts Centre

All Saints’ Church Coffee Morning & Bike ‘n Hike

Heritage Day at Hertford Castle

Herts Open Studios

Hertford Horticultural Society Autumn Show

Hertford Music Festival Musical Mystery Tour

Fri 7th – Sun 9th Oct

Sat 8th Oct

Sun 9th Oct, 12pm – 6pm

Tues 25th – Wed 26th Oct10.30am – 3.30pm

Sat 10th Sep, 10am

Sun 11th Sep, 12pm – 4pm

Sat 3rd – Sun 25th SeptemberOpening times vary by location

Sun 11th Sep, 2pm – 5pm

Sun 28th Aug, 11am – 2am

Annual Festival including cookery demonstrations, food markets, brewery open days and Hertford Castle Beer Festival.Organised by Hertford Town Council.01992 552885 | www.gohertford.co.uk

The town centre will come to life with food markets, live cookery demonstrations, free tasters and celebrity chefs.Organised by Hertford Town Council.01992 552885 | www.gohertford.co.uk

The Castle grounds will be filled with a multitude of world food stalls, live music and a beer festival. Hertford Castle will also be open.Organised by Hertford Town Council.01992 552885 | www.gohertford.co.ukFree Entry

The world’s biggest drawing festival which is for anyone who loves to draw, as well as those who think they can’t!01992 509596 | www.courtyardarts.org.ukFree Entry

Coffee morning with stalls selling books, vintage gifts, jams, cakes, crafts & more.www.allsaintshertford.org Free Entry

Hertford Castle will be open to the public and a medieval encampment, battles and falconry will be on the lawn. Organised by Hertford Town Council.01992 552885 | www.hertford.gov.ukFree Entry

Annual art event with artists’ studios open to the public county-wide.07813 100651 | www.hvaf.org.ukFree Entry

St John’s Hall, Greencoates, Hertford.Autumn vegetables, fruits, flowers and more.

Over 250 acts play live music at over 35 venues around Hertford.www.hertfordmusicfestival.co.ukFree Entry

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Mayor’s Vintage Tea Party

Lights of Love

Carols at the Castle

Hertford Christmas Gala

Thurs 27th Oct, 3.30pm

Sat 3rd Dec, 4pm

Fri 9th Dec, 5.30pm

Fri 25th Nov, 3.30pm – 8pm

Ticketed event hosted by the Mayor of Hertford at Sele School for Hertford residents aged over 70.Organised by Hertford Town Council.01992 552885 | www.hertford.gov.ukFree Entry, although must register in advance.

Carol service held at Hertford Castle by Isabel Hospice to remember loved ones.01992 552885 | www.isabelhospice.org.ukFree Entry

Join the Mayor of Hertford for Carols at Hertford Castle. Organised by Hertford Town Council01992 552885 | www.hertford.gov.ukFree Entry

Visit the town centre where you can see Santa and his reindeer, browse Christmas markets, enjoy live entertainment and watch the Christmas tree lights switch on.Organised by Hertford Town Council.01992 552885 | www.hertford.gov.uk

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Hertford Art Society Members’ Show

Hertford & District Camera Club Annual Exhibition

Advent Carol Service at All Saints’ Church

All Saints’ Church Service of Lessons & Carols

Think Christmas Think Hertford

Fri 28th – Sun 30th Oct10am – 6pm

Sat 19th Nov, 10am – 4pm

Sun 27th Nov, 6.30pm

Sun 18th Dec, 6.30pm

Sat 26th Nov

Art Show by members of the Hertford Art Society.www.hertfordartsociety.co.ukFree Entry

Exhibition of members work from the Hertford & District Camera Club at Hertford Museum.www.hdcc.org.ukFree Entry

A candlelit service of thoughtful readings and beautiful music, followed by mulled wine.www.allsaintshertford.orgFree Entry

A service of light, music & readings to welcome the birth of Christ followed by wine & mince-pies.www.allsaintshertford.orgFree Entry

Festive shopping day in the town centre with promotions and live entertainment. Organised by Hertford Town Council.01992 552885 | www.gohertford.co.uk

For events at Hertford Theatre visitwww.hertfordtheatre.com

and for events at Hertford Museum visit www.hertfordmuseum.org

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